Internship Program

The Conflict Center offers a wide variety of direct client service hours and hands-on non-profit management experience to fit the needs of many different educational programs.  We offer a range of unpaid internships throughout the year that can be individually tailored to meet each student’s needs and areas of interest. The following is a sample of the opportunities that The Conflict Center interns can select

Youth and/or Adult Programs

This opportunity involves direct experience in classroom instruction and group facilitation with youth and/or adults.  Interns are required to complete a 16-hour Train the Trainer workshop to learn the curriculum and become a Conflict Center Trained Instructor.  Time will be dedicated to classroom observation, co-teaching and co-facilitating with a trained instructor before teaching independently.   Interns will work with our program staff to prepare class materials, coordinate class schedules, student registration, set-up, clean-up and debriefing.  This internship is a one year or 2 semester time commitment of approximately 125 hours.  We do not offer counseling or therapy; our focus is on teaching communication strategies and conflict and anger management skills in classroom and workshop settings.  Click on Train the Trainer for more information on the training requirements.

Youth Program Assistant  

Youth classes cover topics such as:  the decision making process, recognizing and weighing consequences, communication skills, types of power, conflict management, handling authority, the positive and negative consequences of anger, personal anger history, fair fighting, triggers and cool-downs, problem solving and more.  Parents/guardians attend several of the sessions.  For more information click on Programs for Youth

Adult Program Assistant

 
Adult anger and conflict management classes cover topics such as:  the physical signs of anger, ways to de-escalate anger, conflict styles, 6-steps to problem-solving, ways to handle difficult people, fair fighting techniques and much more.  Click on Programs for adults for more information.

School Programs

Interns working with our school program are involved in creating and organizing specific lesson plans for teachers based on a restorative justice curriculum and coordinating and facilitating restorative justice circles.  This program includes participation in instructional and behavioral activities i.e. model teaching, class projects and faculty training.  Interns provide support to the Reading for Peace and Playground Conflict Management Program.  This internship is a one year or 2 semester time commitment of approximately 136 hours.   Click on Program for Schools for more information.

 

Research/Program Evaluation

Research and evaluation is an integral part of improving our programs, measuring client impact and informing our staff of the latest research.  Students will gain experience in data analysis, reflective practice and synthesizing data for grants.  Additionally interns will utilize writing skills to summarize current trends in the following areas: conflict education, skill building, conflict resolution, alternative dispute resolution, restorative justice, conflict transformation, non-violent communication, anger management, critical decision making, male vs. female specific challenges and learning styles, self-esteem and dealing with authority.

Special Events and Fundraising

There are numerous opportunities for interns to assist with planning and coordination of special events and other fundraising activities held throughout the year.   Interns participate on event planning committees and provide assistance on the day of the event.  Click on Special Events for more specific information.

Fundraising

Intern grant writers search for new sources of funding and write applications for grant funding.  Strong written communication and analytical skills are required.

Marketing and Communications

Interns interested in marketing and communications in the nonprofit sector can participate in projects including market research, writing articles for our e-newsletter or blog, designing promotional material and other miscellaneous activities.

Administrative and Special Projects

If you prefer to work behind the scenes there are numerous opportunities and projects available.  Clerical, computer/internet services, data entry, and website services are just some of the roles available to interns.  Occasionally there are opportunities for interns to participate in the development of curriculum and on-line learning materials.

Supervision

Intern supervision for all positions is provided by The Conflict Center staff.  Any specific supervision requirements will be determined by staff and the academic institution.

            If you do not see an internship that meets your needs but believe an internship at The Conflict Center would be a good fit for your program, call us anyway!  We’d be happy to sit down with you and discuss how you and The Conflict Center can work together in a mutually beneficial partnership.

Application Process

Please send resume with 2 references to:  Rose.Kauffman@conflictcenter.org
Main:   303.433.4983
www.conflictcenter.org